Release & Testing Manager 0425

Release Manager – AdTech

Location: Hybrid – New York, Los Angeles, or Toronto
Salary Range: $100,000 – $135,000

Our client, a leader in innovative marketing and advertising, is known for its client-centric approach, award-winning culture, and commitment to building a workplace where everyone belongs. With offices in three major markets, they power smarter marketing through cutting-edge data and technology solutions.

We’re looking for a Release Manager to lead the release and user acceptance testing (UAT) of our enterprise SaaS platform. This AI-driven data solution supports smarter media buying through privacy-compliant identity resolution, predictive analytics, and advanced audience targeting.

As a Release Manager, you’ll play a key role in the success of our products, ensuring high-quality releases, streamlined communications, and efficient incident management. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, product, QA, marketing, and client services to ensure seamless and timely platform updates.

Key Responsibilities

Release Management

• Oversee all release activities for the proprietary platform, including hotfixes and major updates.

• Evaluate and communicate the impact of issues to internal teams and clients, offering solutions and workarounds.

• Collaborate across departments to align release schedules, share updates, and manage risk.

• Translate complex technical issues into clear updates for business stakeholders.

Incident & Risk Communication

• Build and improve communication frameworks for incident triage and resolution.

• Ensure users receive timely, transparent updates during incidents and outages.

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Develop UAT plans, schedules, and resource allocations.

• Coordinate UAT efforts across product, development, QA, and analytics teams.

• Review and validate test cases, monitor execution, and track defect resolution.

• Deliver reports with test outcomes, quality metrics, and process improvement recommendations.

What We’re Looking For

• 5 years of experience in product or release management, ideally within SaaS and big data environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field.

• Deep understanding of SDLC, QA best practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency in tools like JIRA, Monday.com, Snowflake, AWS, and DBT.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex data/software issues.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

• Adaptable and collaborative mindset; comfortable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Our client believes in the power of different perspectives and strive to create a safe, inclusive space where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to your growth and success—join us as we shape the future of data-driven media solutions.